The typical number of lands in a Commander deck generally ranges from about 35 to 40 lands, depending on the deck's strategy, color identity, and inclusion of ramp or mana rocks.
- Many players find 36 to 38 lands to be a common and effective baseline for most decks, especially those with average mana curves and some ramp
- Some advocate starting with around 40 lands and then reducing the count by one land for every two or three mana rocks or mana dorks included, often ending near 36-37 lands for decks with moderate ramp
- For decks that rely heavily on land-based synergies or have high mana costs, such as landfall decks or those with many big spells, running over 40 lands can be beneficial to ensure consistent land drops and triggers
- The number of lands does not necessarily increase with more colors; 4- or 5-color decks typically run about 37-40 lands, focusing on a balanced mana base rather than simply adding more lands
- Overall, the land count should be adjusted based on the deck's mana curve, ramp availability, and play style, but a good general range is between 35 and 40 lands
In summary, most Commander decks should run between 35 and 40 lands, with around 36-38 being common, and adjustments made for ramp and deck strategy. Starting at 40 lands and cutting lands as you add mana sources is a practical approach for deckbuilding.
